by Meredith Schneider | Jan 29, 2019 | singles, wolf tracks
Toronto-based four piece Wild Rivers – comprised of Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, Andrew Oliver, and Julien Laferriere – is bringing us back to our roots with their robust and enormously alluring sound. New track “Moving Target” is a love song in its own respect, though addresses heartache at its core instead of the puppy love stage. As our female vocalist gut-wrenchingly ponders, “Are we out of touch?” the lyrics begin to unravel in a real and poignant way for us all.
If you’re looking for a new ballad to belt out on your drive home, this is the one.
Keep up with Wild Rivers here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 29, 2019 | videos, wolf tracks
Dublin-based art-folk brother duo Richie and Jamie Martin have created quite a bit of magic with their music under the moniker Cry Monster Cry. Today, the Richey McCourt remix of their track “Citadel” is released, with slight edits made to the original visuals. Neither track is better than the other, a completely different set of emotions associated with each soundscape. Though we will admit that the poignant words wrench at your heart ever the same.
Try it on for size!
Keep up with Cry Monster Cry here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 28, 2019 | singles, wolf tracks
We almost didn’t think it could get any better for Kat Saul after she released her poetically titled track “Nick Miller”, but she’s increased the WOW factor with brand new track “Middle Name”, out today. The Nashville-based alt-pop artist captivates with her robust, raspy vocals, as the song peels out into a party track, mellifluous and fun in its disposition. As she implores her love interest to “get on a middle name basis,” we’re rooting for her. This song will be perfect for all of your future flirtatious evenings, and equally belongs on your “getting ready to go out” and “new party” soundtracks.
Enjoy.
Keep up with Kat Saul here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 28, 2019 | singles, wolf tracks
Quebec City-based musical duo Fjord released their latest track “My Body So Calm” last Friday, and we’ve been smooth jammin’ to it all weekend. The song is both calming and invigorating in its existence, the instrumentals so lush and vibrant, but presented in a way that is soothing. It’s almost impossible to understand the mood it has the ability to sway you into unless you experience the track for yourself. So, you’re welcome, world. Experience it.
Keep up with Fjord here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 28, 2019 | albums, review
On Friday, acid rock trio Protovulcan – comprised of Deric Criss, Will MacLean, and Nick Ammerman – released a new 8-track EP titled The Split. From the very first chaotic chords of “Pine for You”, the listener is drenched in this gorgeous, layered rock n’ roll sound that stands out among the rest. Though Protovulcan’s songs are void of human vocals, we are provided muffled robotic ones, along with a heightened sense that the past and future met on this work of art. While “The Force Remains the Same” is a party song instrumentally, “Snake Legend” has a sound that seems to layer into itself, a kaleidoscope perhaps less so in any type of vintage origin, and more so in its progression. The texture alone is something to write home about, and this is one of our favorite tracks on the release.
“Waking Up Dinosaurs” lands itself in that psychedelic area that we assumed its predecessor would take us to, a bit belated but equally as impressive. “Purple Sky” is, in reality, a glittering, chaotic cacophony of sound for the most part. By the time “Celestial Slingshot” hits, the robotic vocals are so prominent that they lead the track, sounding like a clash between an electronic keyboard and a accordion. The Oscillator Bug Remix of the same adds more lightweight instrumentals into the soundscape, bringing it to an even higher ethereal level than the original. We’re especially smitten with the way they placed the two tracks back-to-back, so a layman could identify the differences and insane progression from one into the next. By track eight, we are being dragged back into “Purple Sky”, though this badass track is an Odd Nosdam Remix, so there are ver important details that have been manipulated from the original, making it a standalone track on its own and the perfect way to round out the EP.
Keep up with Protovulcan here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 25, 2019 | albums, review
New York City’s favorite rock band Sunflower Bean – comprised ofJacob Faber (drums), Julia Cumming (vox/bass), and Nick Kivlen (vocals/guitar) – just released their latest EP – King Of The Dudes – and we’ve got some thoughts. (Yes, we understand the level of our claim, but try them on for size if you haven’t yet and you just might agree!) Starting with the title track, the EP introduces some pretty great guitar parts before the vocals are even introduced. As the song sets the tone to the EP with its badass edge, the fact that it serves as such strong social commentary is simply entrancing. “Come For Me” is no exception, and preceded the release of the EP with flying colors, attracting the attention of the music industry in an intense and fun way.
“Fear City” has more of a 90s rock feel to it instrumentally, a sunshine-y disposition to start. but delves into nooks and crannies of vocals that don’t necessarily reflect that positivity. And that’s OK, because this band has somehow mastered a heightened use of distraction with their soundscapes, intricate and beautiful in their existence. Of course, Sunflower Bean pulls off a vintage flare with last track “The Big One”, leaving us all tapping our toes and feeling like we can take on the world.
Keep up with Sunflower Bean here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 25, 2019 | singles, wolf tracks
We might have to wait until April 5th to hear feminist synth-pop artist Birch‘s femme.one in its entirety, but a piece of the puzzle has been unveiled with her latest track “Spelling Lessons”. A moderate tempo established, Michelle Birsky’s vocals hit the track in an almost angelic way. Because of this, the track envelopes us in the audible version of a warm embrace, despite its poignant lyrics highlighting the sad reality that is a woman’s fear of speaking out in today’s society. Sobering, yet light, this song presents a beautiful and enigmatic contrast that will sit with us for quite some time.
Keep up with Birch here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 24, 2019 | singles, wolf tracks
London-based singer/songwriter Phildel possesses a voice that is absolutely magnetic, a trait especially noticeable in her new track “Electric Heights”, released today. Let her lightweight vocals set the tone for your day, creating an ambiance that is absolutely splendid, despite moments of melancholia. It’s absolutely entrancing, and definitely worth a few listens.
Keep up with Phildel here.
by Meredith Schneider | Jan 23, 2019 | singles, wolf tracks
Dallas-based songstress Emmeline sets the stage for her most recent single “Superheroes” with the sound of rolling thunder and rain, her vocals easing into the track in a very Jessica Rabbit way, if we do say so ourselves. Emmeline’s vocal range makes her perfect for the stage, the song itself incredibly theatric and layered in a fun and powerful way.
If it had been up to us, this would have been the anthem for the Women’s March, but who are we?
Keep up with Emmeline here.
